Five things to do this week in Norwood

Thursday

Apr 20, 2017 at 8:06 AMApr 20, 2017 at 8:06 AM

1. Olde Colony Civil War Round Table: 7:30 p.m. April 20, Endicott Estate, 656 East St., Dedham. The Olde Colony Civil War Round Table will be meeting. Dedham. A book sale will be at 7 p.m. Mini-bit: "The Sultana Disaster" by Jack Zeletsky; main speaker: Dave Smith presenting Civil War Vintage Baseball; raffle; refreshments will be served after the meeting. For information: http://www.occwrt.org.

3. Divine Mercy Sunday Solemn Celebration: 1 to 5 p.m. April 23, St. Catherine of Siena School, 249 Nahatan St., Norwood. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available from 1 to 3 p.m. in the chapel and school gym followed by the recitation of the Holy Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 2:15 p.m. in the Church. The celebration of Holy Mass in honor of the Solemnity will take place including the veneration of the Image of Divine Mercy at 3 p.m.

4. Community Family Fun Day: 7 p.m. April 26, First Congregational Church, 100 Winter St., Norwood. A support group for those who are separated, considering divorce or divorced offering support and healing. Group members gain knowledge regarding the emotional stages of divorce and how to cope with lifestyle changes. Each session includes discussion and presentation of topics such as denial and bargaining, anger, depression, acceptance, letting go, alone without loneliness, spirituality, creating a new lifestyle and setting boundaries. Groups are ongoing and run for six weeks throughout the year on Wednesday evenings. Cost $90. For information: 781-762-3320; firstcongo.norwood@verizon.net.

5. Autism Spectrum Disorder workshop: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 26, Savage Educational Center, 275 Prospect St., Norwood. Warning signs, symptoms, age of onset: causes and predispositions, social skills deficits and effects in classroom, behavioral issues and strategies, and writing social stories. This workshop is for families with children from toddler to early elementary years. For information: ctomasello@norwood.k12.ma.us.